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    Rowe BC 1400 problems

    I have two bc 1400 machines. one dispenses incorrect pay out, the other keeps popping a code and I take the actions in the manual and it doesn't fix it. I called Rowe and they pretty much told me that the old parts are unavailable and they won't work on it. I bought these machines about 8 years...
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    no functions are working in my bay ???

    I had a transformer blow that goes to one of my bays. I put the new transformer in and when I turned the power to the bay back on everything appeared to be on and working. When I put quarters in it the time would start counting down and my timer would blink when I turned the selection switch but...
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    Price increase for the weekend???

    So I have a 5 bay self-serve. I live in a small town and once a year we have a big offroad ride with side x sides, atvs, jeeps all the above. They completely demolish the place with mud from Saturday to Tuesday or so. I know some of you push the mud away but in the area I live in, its almost...
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    Back and forth on buying another wash?!

    So I’ve been looking at this wash for a while it is 6 self serve bays and 1 touchless iba. There is an express wash about 3/4 of a mile away and 2 other self serves, one is on its way out. The wash I’m looking at is right in the middle of town and has a traffic count of about 20k. What’s your...
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    Back and forth on buying another wash!

    So I’ve been looking at this wash for a while it is 6 self serve bays and 1 touchless iba. There is an express wash about 3/4 of a mile away and 2 other self serves, one is on its way out. The wash I’m looking at is right in the middle of town and has a traffic count of about 20k. What’s your...
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    2 locations??

    Just curious, does any one have two locations as well as another full time job. I have had one self serve for about 10 years, just got word of another goin up for sale within 30 mins of where i live. Just curious as to if any one else has this goin on. Wanting to how it works out for you! Thanks!!
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    High pressure soap problems, HELP!

    Just for starters i did read back through the thread that was talking about my current situation but didn’t really see a fix.. so i keep having a problem with high pressure soap getting thin, if i cut the water supply back i can get it to get it thick again and it will stay that way for the...
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    Blendco supersat set up?

    Ok guys, I have looked through the forum but can not find what i am looking for. I have a 5 bay self serve wash running the blendco supersat system with HA powder in middle TN. I have a rep in my area but i was mainly wanting to see what kind of set up everyone is running as far as sat tank...
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    Thoughts on other chemicals??

    I’ve had this 5 bay wash of mine for a little over 10 years in middle TN. When i bought the place they had already been using blendco chemicals, so i just stuck with it. I’m just curious with what everyone else is using and how everyone thinks this compares to other soap company’s. thanks in...
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    Topaz float valve problems???

    Has anyone else had problems with topaz float valve not shutting of completely and slowly letting their holding tank over flow. I have had this problem for a while so I ordered some new ones and its doing the same thing. My hydrominders hold just fine where they should be, same water supply...
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    issue with was soap being consistent in every bay?

    I am having a problem with my wash soap stay consistent and thick in every bay. Some bays its thick and in some bays it hardly shows at all, any advice on correcting this problem?
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    posting pictures,

    may be a dumb question but I don't have any other problems on any other forums posting pictures expect this one, I've got Apple Mac lap top, could anyone give me the run down on how to get pictures on my post?
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    cant figure out why my bay seems to be starving for water.......PLEASE HELP!!!!!

    This is a problem I've been dealing with for a while and nothing seems to fix the problem. I don't think I am sucking to much water because I've always used the same tips until recently I actually went down a size. I've got a 5 bay self serve wash running cat 310 pumps with a separate line for...
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    Replacing stickers on vacs

    I’ve got all new stickers for my vacs and I’m just wondering what everyone’s suggestions are for getting these old sun baked decals off..
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    wanting to add credit card readers... suggestions?

    I've got a 5 bay wash and have been looking into getting card readers for my bays. First question would be what does the community recommend as far as longevity, easy install, and reliability, next question is would i notice a major difference in my income with these and would i be worth the...
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    Blendco products???

    Just wondering if any one is using blendco products and what your opinions are conpared to other chemicals..
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    getting business picked up?

    looking for tips to getting my self serve to bring more people in and do more over all for the year, ive got a 5 bay wash with 4 vacs out front and 2 vac out back, business isn't bad just looking for wash to improve and bring in a little more $$$...
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    pumps sound like they are starving for water?!?!?

    I've got a 5 bay quarter wash, for some reason when its busy my whole building starts vibrating and preasure gauges start bouncing around like its starving for water. My water storage bins stay full and there is plenty of water. I've had this place for about 7 years and it has just recently...
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    Bays cavitating only when all bays are full?????

    I've got a 5 bay wash, when all 5 bays are full and running 3 of my 310 pumps closest to the water bin start cavitating bad, sounds like pumps are running out of water but I look in the water bin and there is plenty of water, when it's just one of two bays running everything runs like it's...
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    What size tankless water heater needed for a 5 bay?

    I'm looking into getting a new water heater, I've got an old boiler that currently is out. I'm wanting to get a tankless water heater that mounts on the wall, I've got five bays and I'm wondering what size will easily keep up with my needs at my wash any tips or ideas appreciated!!!
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